The Canon IXUS 285 HS Digital Camera offers a sleek and compact design combined with powerful performance, making it an ideal choice for capturing high-quality photos and Full HD movies on the go. This ultra-slim camera features a 12x optical zoom lens and a 25mm ultra-wide angle, enabling users to capture sharp images and detailed videos from both close and distant perspectives. The camera’s Auto Zoom function ensures that the perfect framing is achieved effortlessly, while its Full HD movie capability allows for high-resolution video recording with dynamic image stabilization.
Equipped with Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, the IXUS 285 HS facilitates easy sharing and remote shooting. The Intelligent Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake, providing clear and steady images and videos even in low light conditions. The camera’s 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, paired with the DIGIC 4+ processor, delivers exceptional image quality, and the 3.0-inch LCD screen ensures easy composition and playback. With features like Creative Shot and Macro mode, users can explore their creative potential and capture everyday moments with impressive detail.
Key Features:
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Stylish and Portable Design: The IXUS 285 HS boasts an ultra-slim, metal-bodied design that easily fits into pockets, allowing for convenient portability and everyday use.
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12x Optical Zoom and Auto Zoom: The flexible 25mm ultra-wide lens with 12x optical zoom, extendable to 24x ZoomPlus, enables users to capture detailed images from various distances, while Auto Zoom simplifies framing.
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Full HD Movie Recording: Effortless Full HD video recording is achieved with a single button press. The camera supports MP4 format and includes Dynamic Image Stabilizer for stable footage.
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Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi with Dynamic NFC allows for quick connection to smart devices for sharing photos and videos. Remote shooting and automatic image backup to cloud services are also supported.
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High-Quality Imaging: A 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ processor ensures exceptional image clarity and detail, even in challenging lighting conditions. The Intelligent Optical Image Stabilizer helps maintain sharpness in stills and videos.
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Creative Features: Creative Shot mode analyzes the scene and generates five unique images, while Macro mode captures intricate details up to 1 cm close. The Hybrid Auto mode creates a fun HD movie summary of the day’s events.
Specifications:
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IMAGE SENSOR:
- Type: 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
- Effective Pixels: Approx. 20.2M
- Effective / Total Pixels: Approx. 21.1M
- Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour
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IMAGE PROCESSOR:
- Type: DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology
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LENS:
- Focal Length: 4.5 – 54.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 – 300 mm)
- Zoom: Optical 12x, ZoomPlus 24x, Digital approx. 4x. (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
- Combined approx.: 48x¹
- Maximum f/number: f/3.6 – f/7.0
- Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
- Image Stabilisation: Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop¹. Intelligent IS plus 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
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FOCUSING:
- Type: TTL
- AF System/ Points: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
- AF Modes: Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF
- AF Point Selection: Size (Normal, Small)
- AF Assist Beam: Yes
- Closest Focusing Distance: 1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
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EXPOSURE CONTROL:
- Metering modes: Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
- ISO sensitivity: AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
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SHUTTER:
- Speed: 1 – 1/2000 s (factory default), 15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
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WHITE BALANCE:
- Type: TTL
- Settings: Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
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COLOUR MATRIX:
- Type: sRGB
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VIEWFINDER:
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LCD MONITOR:
- Monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots
- Coverage: Approx. 100%
- Brightness: Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
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LCD MONITOR:
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FLASH:
- Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
- Slow Sync Speed: Fastest speed 1/2000 s
- Red-Eye Reduction: Yes
- Flash Exposure Compensation: Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
- Built-in Flash Range: 50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T)
- External Flash: Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
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SHOOTING:
- Modes: Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (5.0 MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter)
- Modes in Movie: Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
- Photo Effects: My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
- Drive modes: Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
- Continuous Shooting: Approx. 2.5 shots/s
- High-speed Burst (5.0 MP): Approx. 7.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full)
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RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION:
- Image Size: 4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 2592 x 1944, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480; 16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360; 3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424; 1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480
- Resize option available in playback
- Compression: Superfine, Fine
- Movies: (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 29.97 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
- Miniature Effect (HD, L): 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
- Hybrid Auto (HD): 29.97 fps
- Movie Length: (Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s; (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour
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FILE TYPES:
- Still Image Type: JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
- Movies: MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
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DIRECT PRINT:
- Canon Printers: Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
- PictBridge: Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
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OTHER FEATURES:
- GPS: GPS via mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
- Red-Eye Correction: Yes, during shooting and playback
- Intelligent Orientation Sensor: Yes, with Auto Rotate
- Histogram: Yes, during playback
- Playback zoom: Approx. 2x – 10x
- Self Timer: Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
- Menu Languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
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INTERFACE:
- Computer: Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
- Other: HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector, A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)
- Computer/Other: Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support¹
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MEMORY CARD:
- Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM:
- PC & Macintosh: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1¹; Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
- For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1; Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
- For Image Transfer Utility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1; Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
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SOFTWARE:
- Other: CameraWindow DC, Map Utility, Image Transfer Utility, Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
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POWER SOURCE:
- Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH (NB-11LH battery and charger supplied)
- Battery life: Approx. 180 shots; Eco Mode: Approx. 265 shots; Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
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ACCESSORIES:
- Cases / Straps: Soft Case DCC-1350, Soft Case DCC-1370
- Flash: Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
- Power Supply & Battery Chargers: Battery Charger CB-2LFE, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11LH
- Other: Canon AV cable AVC-DC400, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Operating Environment: 0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 99.6 x 58.0 x 22.8 mm
- Weight: Approx. 147 g (including battery and memory card)
The Canon IXUS 285 HS Digital Camera is designed for users seeking a blend of style and performance in a compact form. With its advanced imaging features, connectivity options, and ease of use, it stands out as a powerful tool for capturing both everyday moments and special occasions. Whether shooting high-resolution photos or Full HD movies, the IXUS 285 HS offers consistent quality and convenience, making it a reliable choice for any photography enthusiast.